
Chris Cristi
Helicopter Reporter at KABC-TV (Los Angeles, CA)
Helicopter Reporter @ABC7 Eyewitness News KABC-TV LA, Edward R. Murrow Award recipient, Journalism advocate; Former @NASAKennedy; IG/TT: @ABC7ChrisCristi
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ktvz.com | Jory Rand |Chris Cristi
By Jory Rand and Chris CristiClick here for updates on this story SOUTH EL MONTE, California (KABC) — A store employee was run over and killed by a suspected shoplifter in South El Monte Wednesday after he tried to stop the robbery, authorities said. The fatal incident happened outside Giant Discount Store located at 2039 Durfee Avenue, which the victim’s brother owns, at around 12:18 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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abc7.com | Chris Cristi
SOUTH EL MONTE (KABC) -- A store owner was run over and killed after an altercation with suspected shoplifters Wednesday afternoon in South El Monte. The fatal incident happened outside the Giant Discount Store located at 2039 Durfee Avenue at around 12:15 p.m. According to an Eyewitness, the store is owned by the victim and his brother. The store owner reportedly chased after the shoplifters and that's when they ran him over. No further information was immediately available.
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abc7.com | Chris Cristi
ByChris CristiMonday, April 7, 2025 10:13PMStream Southern California's News Leader and Original Shows 24/7GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) -- An overturned big rig carrying coconut oil shut down the southbound 110 Freeway transition to the eastbound 91 Freeway in Gardena Monday afternoon, authorities said. The incident was reported at around 12:30 p.m. after the semi truck apparently lost control and crashed into the center divider.
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abc7.com | Chris Cristi
ByChris CristiWednesday, March 26, 2025 11:01PMThis article can be read in English An armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by police in Walnut Park Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. WALNUT PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- Un sospechoso de robo a mano armada murió a tiros por la policía en Walnut Park el miércoles por la tarde, dijeron las autoridades. El tiroteo fatal ocurrió alrededor de las 12:30 p.m. en el área de Seville Avenue y Walnut Street, según el Departamento de Policía de South Gate.
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abc7.com | Chris Cristi
ByChris CristiWednesday, March 26, 2025 10:42PMAn armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by police in Walnut Park Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. WALNUT PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- An armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by police in Walnut Park Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The fatal shooting occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on Seville Avenue and Walnut Street, according to the South Gate Police Department.
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